Tuesday, April 1

Okay, so I got home from Los Angeles last night and if I could have, I would have kissed the ground that is San Francisco. I grew up in L.A. - it's fun, it's got beaches, it's got weather, it's got loads of cool stuff, and I am not dissing it to be sure, but I am just not at home there, it is not me...it never was me. I never felt so at home as the day I moved to San Francisco almost 14 years ago, and I am so, so very happy and grateful to be home. In honor of my home....and in lieu of my normal Sunday In The City post...here's a little glimpse through my eyes, of San Francisco.

What a lovely, lovely, post. Not only are the photos beautiful but it's the sentiment behind the photos that most tugged at my emotions. You are so fortunate to deeply love where you live that you would honor it. I so look forward to the day when I, too, shall find my home in a town/city that I adore. Well done. I can't say how much I love your blog!

i was only in SF for 10 days back in September and believe it or not the city has been on my mind almost every day, i fell in love with it ! it was love at first sight.... if that's possible with a city :)

I took a solo trip to SF on my spring break a couple years ago. I was only there for 5 days, but I didn't want to leave! That Rothko painting hit me so hard. I remember a big lump in my throat and I just sat and stared for a long, long time. It's stunning.

I was born in SF 40 years ago! A lot has changed over the years (SOMA and The Embarcadero especially), but a lot is still the same - the Inner Sunset with all the UC students studying and eating at all the great cafes and food places; North Beach hasn't changed too much, either, but now you can find Italian food everywhere else in The City. We grew up in Cole Valley and I used to ride my tri-cycle around the block, there were a lot of hippies back then...heh! My mom grew up in the Western Addition and back in her day, they called Hayes Valley, "Death Valley". She can't believe how that street is now a design mecca! If I can help it - I will never leave. The only sad thing about living here is all the friends I've made over the years who are not originally from here - they eventually move away and go back to their home towns, especially when they have children. Not to get into it - but unfortunately, it is expensive to raise a family here. But I see many people do whatever it takes to stay here for it's worth it!

I don't want to see any more posts like this, Victoria. Do you understand me? I was born in San Francisco. But I don't live there. But good GRACIOUS! How you make me SO WANT to be there with these amazing pics! You make my heart ache for The City!!! You capture the very essence and spirit of the place. You are a lucky lady :)

(But hey, instead of "boring" old San Francisco, I got to grow up in a town where the mascot of the hight school was a potato! No joke. I could kill my parents for EVER moving me from SF!)

as an LA born girl who was raised in Seattle (and is now back in LA), I've always thought that San Francisco might be my perfect happy medium... maybe someday! gorgeous photos. they make me want to move NOW!

Hello,It gives me more "envy" (i don't know if this world is correct in American) to go to SF : what a beautiful city!!!I love the colors !have a great week... Still love your blog, I think I am addict :-)

So glad to have found your blog and I love when you post your pictures of SF! I look forward to it every week. I love that you point out beauty in uncommon places. I am making more trips into the city thanks to you!

SFGIRLBYBAY, Welcome back home! Our great little city by the bay. I've been here over 8 years now and just can't imagine anyplace that is more like home. Of course it is so many creative people, like yourself, that make it so great.

Nathalie, it is true that you can have love at first sight with SF. It happened to me 10 years ago. I went back to Tennessee knowing that I'd be back for good some day.

I'm coming to SF next month,and,inspired by your blog,wioll trying to check out as many of the cool shops you mention as possible.I'm very keen to do some sort of walking historical tour and would love to see inside some of the old Victorians.Do you now of any such open house tours?